Description
Debt Recovery Lawyer
Bury
£30,000 + (DoE)
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Pension
- Death in service
- Medical Insurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental policies
- Conveyancing fees
- Regular social events
My client is a nationally recognized law firm, known for its exceptional legal services with a personal touch. Over the past five years, they have grown to 110 employees across nine locations. The firm is ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for its expertise. They offer a dynamic, rewarding environment with a strong focus on growth, innovation, and career development, all while maintaining a reputation for client satisfaction and excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Engage with clients through meetings and interviews to provide expert guidance on the full debt recovery process, including initiating court proceedings, requesting judgments, and filing winding-up petitions.
- Conduct thorough research and analysis of relevant documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and adherence to procedures.
- Prepare and draft legal documents and correspondence customized to meet each client’s unique requirements, in accordance with current legal standards and regulations.
- Represent and negotiate assertively on behalf of clients when necessary.
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of cases to meet deadlines and escalate issues when appropriate.
- Leverage professional networks to generate new business opportunities, contributing to the firm’s growth.
- Monitor and achieve personal time recording and billing targets actively.
- Provide supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring to solicitors, legal executives, and paralegals, while delegating tasks to ensure the achievement of their professional development goals.
- Work diligently in accordance with professional standards, including those set out in the Office Manual, SRA principles, Lexel, CQS, and by the Legal Services Commission.
- Utilize available software tools to offer high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient services to clients whenever possible.
- Take ownership of personal development by proactively engaging in activities that ensure continuous learning, particularly staying updated on changes in relevant laws.
- Undertake additional duties that contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the department and firm, ensuring the effective operation of the business.
Requirements:
- 5+ years PQE preferred
- 5+ years in a Legal Executive or Paralegal capacity
- Ambitious, determined and trustworthy
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to meet all urgent deadlines while maintaining high standards
- Knowledge of issuing court proceedings, requesting judgements and winding up petitions
- Case management systems
If you’re an experienced and motived debt recovery lawyer looking for a new opportunity, I want to hear from you! Please submit your CV or email Danny on D.Bentley@Puroassociates.com
